US Bridges

RTE I990 over Dodge Road

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT Rts 990I&270 · Structure no. 000000001072651

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,383
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I990 over Dodge Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I990 over Dodge Road in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,383 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I990
CrossesDodge Road
Location1.2 MI W JCT Rts 990I&270
RouteInterstate 990
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02383, -78.79043
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,383 (2013)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I990 over Dodge Road built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I990 over Dodge Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I990 over Dodge Road carry?

About 19,383 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over Dodge Road?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over Dodge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.